Somniosus microcephalus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Somniosidae
gptkbp:adaptation streamlined for deep water
gptkbp:aroma highly developed
gptkbp:average_temperature cold water
gptkbp:behavior deep-sea dwelling
gptkbp:body_style robust
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:unknown
low
gptkbp:class gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:color gptkb:Detective
dark brown to gray
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Greenland_shark
gptkbp:conservation_efforts limited awareness
gptkbp:conservation_status vulnerable
Data Deficient
gptkbp:cultural_significance local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution Greenland to the eastern United States
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator
gptkbp:edibility toxic when not processed
gptkbp:family gptkb:Somniosidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal fins
gptkbp:first_described_by 1758
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
overfishing concerns
targeted and bycatch
longline and gillnet
gptkbp:foraging_behavior opportunistic feeder
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Somniosus
gptkbp:habitat circumpolar distribution
benthic zones
Arctic and North Atlantic Oceans
up to 2200 meters
gptkbp:has_authority_over gptkb:Linnaeus
gptkbp:headcount strong and powerful
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Somniosus microcephalus
gptkbp:length 7.3 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 200 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
seasonal vertical migrations
gptkbp:mouth small and numerous
gptkbp:notable_feature slow swimming speed
gptkbp:notable_work slow growth rate
gptkbp:nutritional_value high
gptkbp:order gptkb:Squaliformes
gptkbp:predators humans and larger sharks
gptkbp:regulatory_body rich in urea
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Somniosus_antarcticus
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research_interest longevity studies
gptkbp:senses poor eyesight
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:species five pairs
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:weight up to 400 kg
gptkbp:wildlife climate change